Project Manager Main Contractor Central London

SSA Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist contractor in London is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of construction projects. You will be responsible for coordinating procurement and construction activities while ensuring high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess leadership skills and relevant certifications, including SMSTS. Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities are essential. This role involves managing schedules and resources effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven technical and project management abilities required.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations implementation necessary.
• Sufficient experience in construction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure procurement of materials for project delivery.
• Lead design and procurement processes with consultants.
• Monitor project materials and costs.
• Manage client relationships and HSEQ reporting.

Skills

Strong leadership and people management skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management abilities

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Collaborative work approach

Education

SMSTS certification

Temporary Works Co-ordinator

Tools

ASTA

AutoCAD

Job description

Project Manager Main Contractor Central London

Project Manager Main Contractor Central London

About the Client

Our client is a leading specialist contractor operating across construction, landscaping, and public realm projects throughout the UK. They are recognised for delivering high–quality schemes as a main contractor, with a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and collaborative project delivery.

About the Role

The Project Manager will represent our client in the successful delivery of projects from site establishment through to final handover, ensuring they are completed on time and to the highest quality standards. The Project Manager will hold overall responsibility for the coordination of design, procurement, and construction activities, while providing strong leadership on site and maintaining full accountability for health, safety, environmental, and quality HSEQ performance.

Responsibilities

• To ensure the procurement of all materials required for project delivery ensuring value is maximised.
• To produce and monitor the procurement schedule.
• To lead the design / procurement process for projects, working with design consultants, design team and the clients supply chain and sub–contractors to complete the design in line with programme requirements.
• To monitor all project materials with a particular focus on long lead bespoke items.
• To understand the contract scope, monitor change and variations and work closely with the Quantity Surveyor to ensure cost and value are accurately tracked.
• To forecast and monitor project labour, plant and material on site weekly, against programme and tender allowances.
• To produce project construction phase programme in ASTA, fully resource and update progress weekly.
• To complete a detailed monthly progress report.
• To build strong client relationships and present a positive and professional image of the client.
• To manage all client HSEQ and production paperwork and reporting.
• To lead all elements of HSEQ on the project and fully implement all the clients procedures and best practice.
• To chair weekly internal team meetings.
• To produce and attend CVR with Quantity Surveyor and Contracts Manager.
• To produce and implement all project specific plans (CMP, ITP, QP, TMP, WMP etc.).
• To procure subcontract packages and manage through the delivery stage
• To lead in delivering the best quality work, first time around.
• To manage O&M / health and safety file production.

Requirements

Qualifications & Technical Skills

• SMSTS certification
• Temporary Works Co–ordinator, Confined Space Awareness, Asbestos Awareness and Proficiency in ASTA and AutoCAD

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under tight deadlines
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across teams

Experience

• Proven technical and project management abilities
• Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM regulations
• Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets and implement safe systems of work
• Sufficient experience required in construction